DevSecOps Engineer

As a DevSecOps Engineer at AlertMedia, your primary responsibilities include securing applications and infrastructure, ensuring best practices in security are woven into the development process, and managing cloud environments effectively. You'll work on CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, and collaborate with engineering teams to respond to emerging threats and implement innovative security solutions.

To apply for the DevSecOps Engineer role at AlertMedia, candidates should ideally hold a B.A. or B.S. degree and have a minimum of 5 years of experience in managing cloud infrastructure, particularly within AWS. Additionally, having 3+ years in a dedicated DevSecOps role, experience with infrastructure security, and familiarity with tools like Docker and Terraform are important for the position.

At AlertMedia, collaboration is key to our success. As a DevSecOps Engineer, you’ll work cross-functionally with talented engineers and management while employing Agile methodologies. Our culture encourages open communication, and you’ll have opportunities to contribute ideas and solutions that enhance our threat intelligence and emergency communication offerings.

As a DevSecOps Engineer at AlertMedia, you will work with a variety of modern tools and technologies, including AWS services like ECS, EC2, RDS, and Lambda, as well as Docker for containerization, and Terraform for Infrastructure as Code. You’ll also utilize CI/CD tools like Jenkins and collaborate using platforms like Git, JIRA, and Slack to streamline operations.

AlertMedia values integrity, collaboration, and innovation in its employees, especially in the DevSecOps role. We seek individuals with a proactive approach to problem-solving, a solid understanding of security best practices, and a keen interest in continual learning and improvement. Your commitment to embedding security in every project is vital to reinforcing our mission of saving lives and minimizing loss.

In answering this question, focus on your specific experiences with AWS services, detailing any projects where you've deployed applications or managed infrastructure using AWS. Emphasize your familiarity with services relevant to AlertMedia like ECS, RDS, and security practices within AWS environments.

Highlight your experience with security tools that you have integrated into CI/CD processes. Discuss methodologies like 'shift left' principles, and give examples of how you've automated security testing with SAST and DAST tools to catch vulnerabilities early in the development lifecycle.

Share your methods for keeping informed about cybersecurity threats, such as following industry news, participating in forums, taking courses, or obtaining certifications. This shows your proactive engagement with the evolving security landscape.

Detail a specific security challenge you've faced, the steps you took to address it, and the outcome. This could illustrate your problem-solving skills and how you approach security proactively within your role as a DevSecOps Engineer.

Discuss the importance of automation in your DevSecOps strategy, particularly how it enhances efficiency and consistency in security practices. Give examples of tools you've used for automation and the benefits observed in your projects.

Explain that Infrastructure as Code (IaC) allows you to manage infrastructure through code, improving consistency and reducing risks associated with manual setups. You could also mention how it helps in maintaining documentation and facilitating collaboration across teams.

Outline your process for conducting vulnerability assessments, including scanning tools used and how you prioritize remediation efforts based on risk assessment. Stress your proactive mindset by describing follow-up tests after fixes.

Share your hands-on experiences with Docker, explaining how containerization provides consistency across development, testing, and production environments. Discuss any specific projects where Docker improved deployment processes.

Discuss the unique security challenges that SaaS environments face and how you address them, focusing on aspects like data encryption, secure coding practices, and compliance with industry standards. Provide real examples of practices you have implemented.

Emphasize the importance of collaboration in enhancing security outcomes across all teams. Discuss how cross-functional teamwork can help identify vulnerabilities earlier and lead to more effective solutions, thus supporting AlertMedia's mission.